In a new annual promotion called Season of Giving, G&R Farms, producer of sweet onions, has teamed up with Costco and Schnucks Supermarkets to raise funds for local charities of the grocers' choice, reports Perishable News. For each box shipped from G&R Farms to either of the retailers, G&R Farms will donate a predetermined dollar amount to the charities.
“We have been blessed with an increased demand of our sweet onions this year while so many Americans have suffered personal and financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we felt compelled to offer support and give back to the communities we serve,” said Walt Dasher, vice president of G&R Farms.
The promotion launched with Costco’s Texas division on November 16 and will run through December 31. The funds will go to the local United Way subsidiaries in Costco Texas’ markets. For Schnucks, the campaign will run December 1-31 and will benefit Operation Food Search, which is committed to providing immediate food assistance to those in need.
“When we started working with the United Way and Operation Food Search, we realized what a huge difference they are making for so many people in need especially during these very difficult times. That’s when we decided to make this an annual event. Our goal is to increase the size and scope of the Season of Giving promotion each year,” said Dasher. Full Story
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